Reflections . .

It really does feel impossible that this semester is quickly coming to an end. I am almost finished with all my assignments, and this will be my last post for this class. I am so thankful for this course and the knowledge gained during the last 15 weeks. It is incredible to truly explore the topic of technology in teaching and learning.

I didn't find this class overly challenging. I feel that I learned a lot, but in a way that suites my learning style. I wasn't required endless hours of reading textbook chapters, followed by assignments that I found only mildly engaging. The reading material has been very easy to follow and the assignments engaging and hands-on. My kind of learning!

The biggest challenge for me this semester has been keeping myself organized at all times. I took online courses in undergrad, but not four at once. It has been challenging to keep track of what I am doing and when I should be doing it. This was also a very surprising challenge because I am an incredibly organized person. It was definitely an adjustment.

Overall, I have enjoyed this semester very much. I finished undergraduate in 2010, so the last two years I have spent focusing on surviving enjoying the first two years of motherhood. It has been an incredible transition to get back into the swing of classes, assignments, and deadlines. I have no doubt the information learned in this class will continue to serve me during my graduate school experience and in the future when I am finally in my career.

As a closing thought, how can technology affect education? Check out this video!

No More Pencils, No More Books

Obviously Alice Cooper wasn't a college student. Or an educator.

School may not be out for the summer, and it definitely isn't out forever, but the end of this semester is quickly approaching. 12 hours, y'all. Whew! I look forward to the break before summer classes begin.

This class has been incredible. I have learned many things that I have been able to apply to my other classes and that is always a win! I've enjoyed blogging, even though I wasn't able to write nearly as much as I had hoped. There is so much more to say. So many more things I wanted to share.

You'll just have to wait blogging world because school's out for the summer . . . If only in my dreams!

 

Bing Crosby meets Alice Cooper?

 No? Okay.

 Happy Summer!

 



 

 

Reading Goodness

I just wanted to pop in and share some photos today.

Here is a really nice graphic about out-of-school reading time. It is so important for children to have this time each night. Does your child read for at least 20 minutes a night?  Or do you read to them?

After-School Reading

 

 

And here are some photos just for your viewing pleasure. A child who loves books. Oh my beating heart.

 

The Llama Llama series never gets old. We love all the books. Especially Llama Llama Red Pajama and Llama Llama Holiday Drama.

Max

 

Oh you know, just taking Max (How the Grinch Stole Christmas) for a walk. Even stuffed puppies need fresh air.

This is what story time looks like. Or bedtime. I try really hard to stick to a four book rule before naps & bedtime, but it's hard to say no.

 



 

More love for Max while waiting for the pediatrician. Adorable, no?

 

This arrived in the mail today. Perfect for the cold rain East Tennessee brought our way.

We love Imagination Library. That little guy get so excited when a new book arrives.  

 

 

 

Happy (almost) weekend!